Iowa State may be about to officially enter the race for a nearby tight end whose recruiting stock is on the rise. Tim Biere, a 6-foot-4, 235-pound TE from Omaha (Neb.) Westside visited Ames in March, and Cyclone coach Wayne Bolt's demeanor left an impression on the senior-to-be.

"He's a great guy," said Biere, who plans to attend an upcoming ISU summer camp. "He's really funny and laid back, and he likes to talk a lot."

According to Biere, Bolt said that the Cyclones have a real need for tight end in the 2008 class and the Westside product's skills would be exactly what the team is looking for. While the Cyclones have yet to offer, all indications point to an impending scholarship tender, which could extend the Cyclones long history of success recruiting the Omaha area.